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Judge denies Texas inmate's request to stop execution over claims that fire damaged injection drugs 10/07/2023 10:53am • HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a request to stop the execution of a Texas inmate who had alleged in a lawsuit that the drugs he is to be injected with next week were exposed to extreme heat and smoke during a recent fire, making them unsafe. The Texas Attorney General’s Office s China's flagging economy gets a temporary boost as holiday travel returns to pre-pandemic levels 10/07/2023 03:41am • BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tourists jammed popular sites as travel bounced back to pre-pandemic levels during a recent eight-day national holiday, giving a temporary boost to China's flagging economy. The government said that tourism revenues reached about 753 billion yuan ($103 billion) during the co What’s being done to keep Alexandria students away from local shopping plaza during school day 10/06/2023 07:41pm • Fewer major incidents involving students have occurred since Alexandria, Virginia, police and school leaders increased their presence in a local shopping center where a student was stabbed last May, some business leaders said. An Alexandria City High School student was stabbed in a fight at the B Election denier and 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell confirms he's out of money, can't pay legal bills 10/06/2023 05:58pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys who've been defending MyPillow chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies are seeking court permission to quit, saying he owes them unspecified millions of dollars and can't pay the millions more that he'll Vermont's flood-damaged capital is slowly rebuilding. And it's asking tourists and residents to help 10/06/2023 05:08pm • MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Nearly three months after severe flooding inundated Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier businesses launched an event Friday to celebrate how much they've rebuilt — and remind the public not to forget them as they struggle to make a complete comeback. The small city of abo Rocket perfume, anyone? A Gaza vendor sells scents in bottles shaped like rockets fired at Israel 10/06/2023 04:29pm • GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — In Gaza, a perfume vendor has found an unusual way to show his defiance of the Israeli blockade of the coastal territory. Rocket-shaped vials line the fragrant shelves of his Hijaz perfume shop in the Al-Saha market of Gaza City. Customers seeking a new fragrance can Financial literacy: Why students should learn this skill 10/06/2023 03:04pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. As a student, the start of the Fall semester often brings excitement and anticipation for the school year ahead. However, for many it may also bring financial stress and uncertainty.  Developing strong financial literacy Palestinians march at youth's funeral procession after settler rampage in flashpoint West Bank town 10/06/2023 12:18pm • RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinians on Friday marched in anger to bury a 19-year-old killed by Israeli fire after Jewish settlers rampaged through a flashpoint town in the occupied West Bank the night before. The youth's death, coming as tensions escalate during the Jewish holiday season, mark Man ordered to remain in custody over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder a British television host 10/06/2023 11:56am • LONDON (AP) — A 36-year-old man was ordered to remain in custody after appearing in court on Friday in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap and murder Holly Willoughby, one of Britain's most high-profile television personalities. Gavin Plumb, a shopping center security officer, appeared at Ch Ramaswamy says angry protesters rammed his car in Iowa; police say no evidence crash was intentional 10/06/2023 07:53am • DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign says at least two protesters upset about the Republican presidential candidate's remarks in opposition to aid for Ukraine purposely rammed his car in Iowa in retaliation on Thursday, but police say there is no evidence to support the claim that th Fire sweeps through a 6-story residential building in Mumbai, killing 6 and injuring dozens 10/06/2023 04:11am • NEW DELHI (AP) — A fire swept through a six-story residential building Friday, leaving at least six dead and another 38 injured in Mumbai, India’s financial and entertainment capital, a fire official said. Eight fire engines took three hours to extinguish the fire in the Goregaon West district, Mysterious injury of 16-year-old Iranian girl not wearing a headscarf in Tehran's Metro sparks anger 10/06/2023 12:16am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A mysterious injury suffered by a 16-year-old girl who boarded a Metro train in Iran’s capital without a headscarf has reignited anger just after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the nationwide protests it sparked. What happened in the String of thefts at Columbia Heights CVS leaves shelves bare 10/05/2023 11:35pm • Shoplifting rings have targeted a CVS store in Northwest D.C., which the company said has resulted in thefts that have left the shelves empty. On Thursday afternoon, the Columbia Heights pharmacy had a line of customers, but almost all of the shelves were empty. There were a few exceptions, such Mori Building opens new development in Tokyo, part of push to revitalize the city 10/05/2023 10:12pm • TOKYO (AP) — Razed a century ago by an earthquake and fire and then again by bombing during World War II, Tokyo is constantly recreating itself. These days, multibillion-dollar redevelopment projects are replacing aging downtown neighborhoods of tiny two-story homes and apartments, and in some ca What are your legal rights during the United Auto Workers strike? 10/05/2023 08:20pm • The United Auto Workers strike may soon leave drivers stranded and in need of vehicle parts. A local expert says the strike will start to dramatically exacerbate the problem for consumers and dealers alike. "This has been going on since COVID. They had an excuse in the beginning. Now, they don't,